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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 51245


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1
School
328
Students
Top rankedSouth O'Brien Elementary School - Primghar Center313th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Summary:

The 51245 zip code is home to a single elementary school, South O'Brien Elementary School Primghar Center, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the South O'Brien Community School District. This school appears to be a strong performer, with students generally scoring above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades.

However, the school does face some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10%. Additionally, 4th-grade students struggled more in math, with only 50% proficient or better, indicating an area for potential improvement. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 40% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, South O'Brien Elementary School Primghar Center appears to have adequate resources and staffing, with a relatively high spending per student of $13,661 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1. Overall, the school is providing a quality education to its students, but may need to focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting students in 4th-grade math to ensure continued academic success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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